01 Jul 2023 Clawson to lead United Way of Central Arkansas

The United Way of Central Arkansas has named Jessica Clawson as its Executive Director.

“We are thrilled to have Jessica leading the United Way of Central Arkansas. Her diverse background and proven ability to lead will be an asset to the organization, and the board is looking forward to working with her and the team to continue to grow UWCA’s impact in our community,” Board President Brandi Keith said. 

Clawson has been a resident of Conway since 2003, when she moved to the area to attend the University of Central Arkansas. 

“I fell in love with Conway twenty years ago when this community embraced me as a bright-eyed college student,” Clawson said. The people of this community played an integral role in shaping my heart to ‘Do Good Things.’ The United Way of Central Arkansas plays a vital role for so many organizations seeking funding to serve others in our communities. The needs of our community partners have not lessened and, in fact, it’s just the opposite. UWCA is committed to our communities and determined to see grant dollars multiply to serve the growing needs. I’m excited to lead our organization in impactful giving to be a multiplier effect to those organizations we serve.”

Jessica is married to Grant, and they have three children: Emory (10), Pate (8) and Carter (6). When they aren’t busy coaching little league softball and baseball, they enjoy spending time outdoors, supporting the UCA Bears and finding new food spots to try.

The UWCA is a local nonprofit organization that provides direct services through Charity Tracker, VITA Free Tax Prep, Financial Opportunity Center and the Imagination Library, as well as financial resources to 18 local nonprofit agency partners with a focus on serving community needs in the areas of education, income and health.